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ED67C20 · 06-06-2009, 03:06 PM

Had a new windshield and gasket installed today. The only problem is the gasket at the top corners on the inside is wrinkled on both sides. The glass man said that is how it turns out on all 67-72's. He didn't know why or how to fix it in his 15 yrs. experience. Any ideas? Thanks in advance. ED67C20

**leddzepp** · 06-06-2009, 03:56 PM

It should not be wrinkled. He does not know how to do it correctly, or the gasket may be of poor quality. Do you know the brand? I have heard Precision is the best aftermarket windshield seal.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 06-06-2009, 04:07 PM

Most likely it is the seal. Like leddzepp stated Precision are the best. However it could be the glass also. Anything other than "PPG" and "LOF" will cause problems also. I have found other brands to be bad fit and bubbled to the point that your windshield wipers do not touch the entire window. WES

custom70 · 06-06-2009, 05:45 PM

I just had a new winshield installed yesterday by Safelite they supplied the gasket also. I did not have any problems it turned out nice. I don't know what brands the window or gasket was thou.

**LockDoc** · 06-06-2009, 07:05 PM

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I have installed 6 windshields in 67-72 Chevy trucks, some old glass, some new Chinese made glass, some old gaskets, some new gaskets and none of them have wrinkles in the top corners. I'm not saying that the gasket might not be screwed up but I would take it back and tell him to make it right.

LockDoc

haysonj · 06-06-2009, 07:30 PM

I had a company come to my house and install mine and it wrinkled in the corners. I took it back and they said it was my gasket( bought from LMC) they reinstalled using their gasket and it wrinkled again. They next blamed it on me saying I modified the truck when I did rust repair(the only rust repair I did was in the rockers. I gave up and its been like that for over a year now.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 06-06-2009, 07:58 PM

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I just had a new winshield installed yesterday by Safelite they supplied the gasket also. I did not have any problems it turned out nice. I don't know what brands the window or gasket was thou.

Have you used the windshield wipers yet? I found safelite glass to be the worst of the bunch. WES

MT1972cheyenne · 06-06-2009, 08:16 PM

I used a precision gasket supplied by the installer, and he used LOF glass and it wrinkled on both sides on the top corners inside. He has done these for 30+ years and he worked at it & worked at it. He didn't have a solution for me.

OhioDan · 06-07-2009, 04:18 AM

Had Safelite try 3 times to install mine. First time was glass too big. Secondtime, couldn't get it to fit by himself, said I had incorrect gasket. And third time, gasket was wrinkled like you said. Never once did I see them use any lube to install. Finally told them to take it out, and give me my money back. Called local guy, and within 2-3 hrs. had windshield in and looked like original.

72freak · 06-07-2009, 07:46 AM

I have had a few wrinkle also.....I have also had problems with rear widow gaskets. The last one from LMC (made in China) was way too big.

custom70 · 06-07-2009, 01:42 PM

No I have not tried the wipers yet, I hope it turns out ok?

UltraBlue71 · 06-08-2009, 11:21 AM

I have had 2 Pilkington windshields with Presicion Gaskets, I was taught to use dish soap for lube and they both turned out good, I helped a a guy put one in a truck with a chopped top once, now that was a PAIN!

jott_06 · 06-08-2009, 12:00 PM

I have safelite glass with a LMC seal. Everything looks fine and it doesnt leak so i must have just gotten lucky. Plus the guy installed it himself in about 30 minutes.

t&tkennels · 06-08-2009, 01:28 PM

mine are wrinkled also on my '71, & its the original windsheild.

06-06-2009, 03:06 PM	#1
ED67C20 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: spokane, washington Posts: 37	Windshield Gasket Wrinkled? Had a new windshield and gasket installed today. The only problem is the gasket at the top corners on the inside is wrinkled on both sides. The glass man said that is how it turns out on all 67-72's. He didn't know why or how to fix it in his 15 yrs. experience. Any ideas? Thanks in advance. ED67C20

06-06-2009, 03:56 PM	#2
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 19,996	Re: Windshield Gasket Wrinkled? It should not be wrinkled. He does not know how to do it correctly, or the gasket may be of poor quality. Do you know the brand? I have heard Precision is the best aftermarket windshield seal. __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man

06-06-2009, 04:07 PM	#3
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,770	Re: Windshield Gasket Wrinkled? Most likely it is the seal. Like leddzepp stated Precision are the best. However it could be the glass also. Anything other than "PPG" and "LOF" will cause problems also. I have found other brands to be bad fit and bubbled to the point that your windshield wipers do not touch the entire window. WES __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

06-06-2009, 05:45 PM	#4
custom70 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Gastonia,NC Posts: 137	Re: Windshield Gasket Wrinkled? I just had a new winshield installed yesterday by Safelite they supplied the gasket also. I did not have any problems it turned out nice. I don't know what brands the window or gasket was thou. __________________ Tim

06-06-2009, 07:05 PM	#5
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,426	Re: Windshield Gasket Wrinkled? - I have installed 6 windshields in 67-72 Chevy trucks, some old glass, some new Chinese made glass, some old gaskets, some new gaskets and none of them have wrinkles in the top corners. I'm not saying that the gasket might not be screwed up but I would take it back and tell him to make it right. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 - Last edited by LockDoc; 06-06-2009 at 07:06 PM.

06-06-2009, 07:30 PM	#6
haysonj Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Santa Maria, Ca. Posts: 1,423	Re: Windshield Gasket Wrinkled? I had a company come to my house and install mine and it wrinkled in the corners. I took it back and they said it was my gasket( bought from LMC) they reinstalled using their gasket and it wrinkled again. They next blamed it on me saying I modified the truck when I did rust repair(the only rust repair I did was in the rockers. I gave up and its been like that for over a year now. __________________ 69 Chevy 4x4 383 Power

06-06-2009, 08:16 PM	#8
MT1972cheyenne Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Montana Posts: 223	Re: Windshield Gasket Wrinkled? I used a precision gasket supplied by the installer, and he used LOF glass and it wrinkled on both sides on the top corners inside. He has done these for 30+ years and he worked at it & worked at it. He didn't have a solution for me.

06-07-2009, 04:18 AM	#9
OhioDan Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: New Carlisle, Ohio,USA Posts: 1,404	Re: Windshield Gasket Wrinkled? Had Safelite try 3 times to install mine. First time was glass too big. Secondtime, couldn't get it to fit by himself, said I had incorrect gasket. And third time, gasket was wrinkled like you said. Never once did I see them use any lube to install. Finally told them to take it out, and give me my money back. Called local guy, and within 2-3 hrs. had windshield in and looked like original. __________________ LIFE AIN'T EASY WHEN YER FAT AND GREASY! GMC= Got More Class! 1970 GMC LWB, Fleetside, 350/4spd, Flowmaster "40's", 2002 GMC 16" Rallies, cowl hood,and added a bunch of options that weren't there when I started.

06-07-2009, 07:46 AM	#10
72freak Rottenwood Garage Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,321	Re: Windshield Gasket Wrinkled? I have had a few wrinkle also.....I have also had problems with rear widow gaskets. The last one from LMC (made in China) was way too big. __________________ 2004 Chevrolet Suburban C1500 2001 Chevrolet 2500HD Crew 6.0 1999 Harley Davidson Electra Glide 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Custom Camper "Dump Truck" 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Suburban "Big Green" 1969 Chevrolet C-50 Wedge Hauler "Leonidis" 1966 C-10 2x4 short fleet 327 4 speed "Race Truck" 1952 Plymouth Cranbrook "Rican" (my grandfathers) 1931 Ford Model A Coupe "Black Beauty" 1930 Ford Model A truck "Club Cab" 4x4 Rottenwood Garage and Speed Shop.....where everything must be racy! *It's not just a hobby..It's a LIFESTYLE!!!* Thanks for nothing Barrett-Jackson You cant fix stupid or teach accountability! Time wasters, looky Lous and tire kickers are everywhere!

06-07-2009, 01:42 PM	#11
custom70 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Gastonia,NC Posts: 137	Re: Windshield Gasket Wrinkled? No I have not tried the wipers yet, I hope it turns out ok? __________________ Tim

06-08-2009, 11:21 AM	#12
UltraBlue71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: OKC OK Posts: 489	Re: Windshield Gasket Wrinkled? I have had 2 Pilkington windshields with Presicion Gaskets, I was taught to use dish soap for lube and they both turned out good, I helped a a guy put one in a truck with a chopped top once, now that was a PAIN! __________________ "You can put lipstick on a pig, sure it's pretty pig, but it's still just a PIG... 71 LWB

06-08-2009, 12:00 PM	#13
jott_06 Camaro Club Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: ohio Posts: 472	Re: Windshield Gasket Wrinkled? I have safelite glass with a LMC seal. Everything looks fine and it doesnt leak so i must have just gotten lucky. Plus the guy installed it himself in about 30 minutes.

06-08-2009, 01:28 PM	#14
t&tkennels Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: creedmoor n.c. Posts: 188	Re: Windshield Gasket Wrinkled? mine are wrinkled also on my '71, & its the original windsheild.



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